The River City Jazz Masters
20th Anniversary
PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER BATON ROUGE
Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends
Tickets starting at $56.00 including fees
Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends
When & Where: Wed., Nov. 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. in Manship Theatre
Genre: Traditional New Orleans Jazz
Fans Also Like: Bourbon Street Jazzband, Black Bottom Stompers
Trumpeter and vocalist Wendell Brunious boasts a towering musical family tree primarily flowered with trumpets. He is the son of trumpet master John “Picket” (or “Picky”) Brunious Sr. and Nazimova “Chinee” Santiago, the niece of guitarist/banjoist Willie Santiago.
THe Rest of the 2026-2027 River City Jazz Masters Line up
The Tierney Sutton Band
When & Where: Thurs., Jan. 14., 2027, 7:30 p.m. in Manship Theatre
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Fans Also Like: Karrin Allyson, Kate McGarry
Nine-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton has received a “Best Jazz Vocal Album” Grammy nomination for every project she has released in the last decade. Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, Sutton is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her voice as an instrument.
Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
When & Where: Wed., April 7, 2027, 7:30 p.m. in Manship Theatre
Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Celebrate the rich traditions and vibrant future of New Orleans jazz with Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra. Led by acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer Delfeayo Marsalis, this dynamic big band delivers an electrifying mix of classic swing, modern jazz, blues, and original compositions.
Fans Also Like: Wynton Marsalis, Preservation Hall Jazz Band
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Season Pass for all four concerts: $206.00, including fees. Season Pass only available until October 7th.
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